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Published on Apr 12, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
This week, AACR names CHOP physician-scientists as grant recipients, and CIRP researchers publish new findings on driving and mood disorders.
Published on Mar 29, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
This week In The News, researchers study branched chain amino acids to develop potential new treatments for quicker concussion recovery and more.
Published on Feb 13, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
The Innovation Ecosystem kickstarted a seven-week course introducing CHOP individuals to key knowledge and resources associated with academic entrepreneurship.
Published on Jan 16, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
CHOP’s Center for Injury Research and Prevention is looking ahead to the next 25 years, with a strategic plan that is focused on fostering stakeholder engagement and nurturing the next generation of injury scientists.
Published on Dec 22, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
Our research news roundup highlights newly approved gene therapies, insights into common genetic epilepsy disorders, and head injury prevention for young athletes.
Published on Oct 27, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s In The News highlights studies on influenza, antibiotic use, and e-scooter accidents.
Published on Oct 17, 2023 in Press Releases
Two CHOP researchers were selected by the health and science news outlet STAT as 2023 Wunderkinds, an award that celebrates the next generation of scientific superstars.
Published on Oct 16, 2023 in Press Releases
CHOP findings move the science closer to precision crash prevention, targeted strategies to improve student drivers’ skills.
Published on Oct 16, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
Virtual driving assessment helps researchers identify which newly licensed young drivers are more at risk of crashing early in licensure.
Published on Oct 13, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
In our weekly news roundup, Dr. Beverly Davidson received a $1 million grant to study Huntington’s disease. This and more on Cornerstone.
Published on Oct 5, 2023 in Press Releases
Thanks to a collaboration between Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and NJM Insurance Group (NJM), thousands of adolescent drivers have completed a virtual driving assessment (VDA) to better prepare them for navigating roads once they obtain their driver’s license.
Published on Oct 4, 2023 in Press Releases
Neighborhood socioeconomic status and travel time to driving schools significantly impacted access to driver training and getting licensed.
Published on Jul 7, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
See highlights from the Third Annual Lymphatic Disorder Conference and Cellicon Valley ’23, and more in this week’s research news roundup.
Published on May 8, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
Four researchers-in-training at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia received the 2023 Distinguished Research Trainee Award.
Published on Apr 28, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
Learn about the home renovations funded by CAPP+ to reduce asthma triggers and more in this week’s edition of In the News.
Published on Apr 26, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
The Society of Automotive Engineers International recognized Kristy Arbogast, PhD, for her work to improve the safety of children and youth in motor vehicle crashes.
Published on Mar 17, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
Learn about a first-of-its-kind FDA approval and a PCORI project that aims to turn evidence-based research into clinical practice more quickly.
Published on Feb 3, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
In this news roundup, we celebrate research tools new and old, from RNA sequencing to gene editing to the best tool of all: collaboration.
Published on Nov 22, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Students from four local high schools got a glimpse of the possibilities and promise of a career in STEM-M.
Published on Nov 14, 2022 in Press Releases
Study shows disparities in the completion of follow-up concussion care, which will help inform future research at CHOP.
Published on Oct 28, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
In the News: Researcher Awards, Hearing Loss in Mitochondrial Disease, Abu Dhabi Partnership
Published on Oct 17, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Decades-long research from CHOP informed the implementation of the Virtual Driving Assessment program in CHOP’s Care Network.
Published on Sep 2, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Learn about novel findings from our Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers.
Published on Aug 29, 2022 in Press Releases
CHOP study supports depression screening as regular component of concussion care.
Published on Jul 22, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Learn about novel findings from our Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers.
Published on Jul 18, 2022 in Press Releases
Christina Master, MD, is lead author of a new American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement and companion clinical report on vision disorders after concussion.
Published on Apr 29, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Read about the latest discoveries and awards at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute.
Published on Apr 26, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
A joint research effort compared the diagnosis and recovery for youth with assault- versus sports-related concussions.
Published on Apr 25, 2022 in Press Releases
The findings were published in JAMA Network Open.
Published on Mar 23, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
In our second installment of a three-part series, more women in STEM share their advice for the next generation.
Published on Mar 11, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
A new grant is allowing researchers to study a program educating teachers to detect, prevent, and respond to bullying in the classroom.
Published on Mar 9, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
The CHOP Postdoctoral Alliance introduces its new co-chairs.
Published on Mar 4, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Learn about novel findings and new funding from our Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers.
Published on Feb 17, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Arcus collaborates with the Center for Injury Research and Prevention to provide data support for an ongoing project.
Published on Jan 7, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s In the News highlights studies about autism and driving, WAGR Syndrome, cleft palate and lip, and invasive candidiasis.
Published on Dec 20, 2021 in Press Releases
From Humpty Dumpty to Jack and Jill, many classic fictional characters sustain their fair share of serious head injuries.
Published on Dec 16, 2021 in Press Releases
Only 8 percent of pediatric providers feel prepared to assess autistic patients’ readiness to drive.
Published on Jun 25, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s research news features Surgeon-in-Chief, Scott Adzick, MD, and a significant CHOP milestone: the 2,000th fetal surgery birth
Published on Jun 23, 2021 in Press Releases
CHOP showcased innovative diagnostic tools to assess head trauma in real time as an athlete is competing and experiencing injury.
Published on Jun 18, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
Chelsea Ward McIntosh works as an ice hockey ref when not at CHOP.
Published on Jun 10, 2021 in Press Releases
Pattern of risky driving practices associated with impulsivity, including speeding and running red lights.
Published on May 28, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s news round-up features new discoveries in self-driving safety, genetic variants of neurodevelopmental disorders, and more.
Published on May 19, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
The CRC RE@CH Awards celebrated the professionals whose exceptional work contributes to important research at CHOP.
Published on Apr 30, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s news round-up highlights the CCMT’s state-of-the-art Clinical Manufacturing Facility
Published on Apr 16, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s news round-up highlights several researcher awards, and funding for D3B and neuroblastoma research
Published on Apr 9, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
ACTS recognizes Flaura Winston, MD, PhD, for translating her research into effective public policy.
Published on Apr 5, 2021 in Press Releases
Award recognizes a researcher who has translated research findings into effective public policies.
Published on Apr 2, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s research news features Kathrin Bernt, MD, and Richard Aplenc, MD, PhD, MSCE, recipients of Children’s Cancer Research Fund Awards.
Published on Mar 17, 2021 in Press Releases
Large study provides head impact sensor analysis across four HS varsity sports and both genders, a first for basketball and field hockey.
Published on Mar 8, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
Nominated by their Centers of Emphasis, women in STEM share what drives them, their words of wisdom, and why they do what they do.
Published on Mar 4, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
The Innovation Ecosystem helps innovators translate abstract concepts and knowledge into actual value for CHOP’s patients, families, and community.
Published on Feb 5, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
Discover new findings about COVID-19 testing before surgery, the link between mitochondria and autism, and how neighborhoods affect sleep.
Published on Jan 29, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
Frontier Program support enables the Minds Matter Concussion Program to advance their scientific knowledge and optimize care for patients.
Published on Jan 28, 2021 in Press Releases
Compared with non-autistic peers, young autistic drivers have lower rates of moving violations and similar to lower crash rates.
Published on Jan 8, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s research news features CHOP’s participation in a study that found outcome disparities by race/ethnicity in children with severe sepsis.
Published on Dec 15, 2020 in Press Releases
Adolescent drivers were more likely to get behind the wheel post-concussion, suggesting the need for evidence-based guidelines.
Published on Dec 11, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
A new online resource gives busy scientists a repository of tools, advice, and best practices to support their innovation.
Published on Oct 23, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s roundup features research reinforcing the need for better universal surveillance for developmental delays and increased access to early intervention. This and more In The News.
Published on Oct 9, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
In the News shares new findings on the treatment of COVID-19 complications, driving license suspensions, lymphatic disorders, and more.
Published on Oct 5, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
Implementing virtual driving assessments before road tests was feasible as part of the licensing process in Ohio.
Published on Oct 5, 2020 in Press Releases
Researchers have demonstrated the feasibility of incorporating a virtual driving assessment system into Ohio’s driver’s licensing process.
Published on Sep 29, 2020 in Press Releases
New research reports that the vast majority of license suspensions are for non-driving-related events, such as failure to pay a fine.
Published on Sep 25, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
In the News this week features concussion diagnosis in athletes, racial genetic differences in ADHD, COVID-19 projections, and more.
Published on Sep 11, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s roundup features research exploring the value of well care as voiced by Black adolescent males and their parents. This and more In The News.
Published on Sep 10, 2020 in Press Releases
A JAMA Pediatrics research letter from CHOP investigators shows most mass shootings occur within a mile of a school or place where children gather.
Published on Aug 27, 2020 in Press Releases
Teen drivers and drivers 65 years and older are more likely to be driving vehicles that are less safe.
Published on Jul 31, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s roundup features projections of the spread of COVID-19 and novel findings on gene therapy to treat the whole brain. This and more In The News.
Published on Jul 24, 2020 in Press Releases
CHOP researchers examines how providers and medical trainees perceive and deliver counseling related to injury prevention topics, such as water safety.
Published on Mar 27, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
Concussion study reveals video confirmation is critical to the processing of head impact sensor data. This and more In the News.
Published on Mar 26, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
Our second installment of Women in STEM features more scientists leading fields historically underrepresented by women.
Published on Mar 25, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
Researchers leading fields historically underrepresented by women share words of wisdom for the next generation pursuing careers in STEM.
Published on Mar 10, 2020 in Press Releases
Researchers observed soccer players during competitive play and found that head impact sensor data requires video to review false positives.
Published on Feb 28, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
New research highlights skin-to-skin care in neonatal cardiac surgery and lipid screening lacking in children at risk for atherosclerosis.
Published on Feb 14, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
Read about a breakthrough peanut allergy treatment, support for teen resilience, healthcare disparities in pain treatment, and pediatric medical device awards.
Published on Feb 13, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
A quickly expanding resource, the NJ-SHO links databases to help researchers gain deeper insights in injury research and beyond.
Published on Jan 17, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
In this week’s news roundup, our researchers approach challenges in children’s health research from a new lens.
Published on Dec 27, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
Innovative virtual driving technology is helping injury research experts learn the critical skill deficits that underlie serious crashes.
Published on Nov 26, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
An ED physician partners with community groups to develop the STOP IPV program for primary care clinics.
Published on Sep 20, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
In this week’s recap, our researchers share discoveries in driving safety, concussion recovery, schizophrenia treatment, and more.
Published on Aug 2, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
Through the Friend to Friend Program, researchers will coach counselors, teachers, and students on navigating relational aggression.
Published on Jun 14, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
From new awards to support cancer research to novel findings into trauma and the brain, read about this week’s research headlines.
Published on May 31, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
New study shows one in six children who has a concussion will experience a repeat concussion within two years.
Published on Apr 19, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
Whether they study helmets on the football field or hemophilia in a lab, our scientists at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute are always on the cutting-edge of their respective fields, as the latest roundup of research news shows.
Published on Mar 22, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
In this week’s roundup, our researchers make impactful discoveries in genetics, cancer treatment, and more.
Published on Mar 8, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
Seven women in science at CHOP share what drives them and the challenges that made them who they are today.
Published on Feb 14, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
The Violence Prevention Initiative is studying the feasibility of an evidence-based approach to firearm safety promotion in the Emergency Department.
Published on Feb 8, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
In this week’s recap, collaboration at the local and international levels takes center stage.
Published on Jan 24, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
Allison Curry, PhD, MPH, awarded a new grant for a project with the potential to help change the lives of many teens and young adults with autism.
Published on Dec 31, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
We peeked into our data to see which research stories captivated our readers the most in 2018: Here are our top six.
Published on Dec 11, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
Kristy Arbogast, PhD, winner of the Award for Excellence in Mentoring Research Trainees, tells how she balances supportive encouragement and independence.
Published on Sep 26, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
This National Child Passenger Safety Week, look back on a powerful partnership between CHOP, State Farm Insurance, and the University of Pennsylvania that turned 20 last September.
Published on Aug 16, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
From texting to talking, nearly half of parents reported cell phone use while driving with their children.
Published on Jul 13, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
From button batteries to distracted driving, research meets real-world application in this week's news roundup.
New Research Finds about Half of Parents Use Cellphones While Driving with Young Children in the Car
Published on Jul 12, 2018 in Press Releases
A new study from a team of researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) found that in the previous three months, about half of parents talked on a cellphone while driving when their children between…
Published on Jun 29, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
This week's roundup of research headlines at CHOP is all about making connections.
Published on Jun 1, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
From antibiotic stewardship in the NICU to reducing child mortality rates, here's your bi-weekly update on CHOP research news.
Published on May 4, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
Check out a preview of some of the novel research our clinical and scientific experts are presenting at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.
Published on Apr 20, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
Learn about new grants and awards for our cancer researchers in this week's edition of In the News.
Published on Apr 6, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
This week's news roundup includes the latest injury research, from concussion causes to making urban streets safer.
Published on Mar 15, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
Meet four women in science who are driving discovery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute.
Published on Feb 23, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
Stay in the know with our latest biweekly roundup of research headlines from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute.
Published on Jan 26, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
From studying smartphone use to sports-related injuries, don't miss this week's roundup of news updates from CHOP researchers.
Published on Jan 23, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
Child safety researchers want to reduce kids' exposure to two lethal instruments - motor vehicles and guns - to improve childhood mortality rates in U.S.
Published on Dec 29, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
The last two weeks of 2017 were packed with exciting news for children's health. Catch up in our latest roundup of research headlines.
Published on Nov 28, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Snapshots of the Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies' portfolio of child safety-focused research projects is now available in CChIPS' annual report.
Published on Nov 17, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Learn why studying Monet could help med students and how gene mutations affect the cochlea to produce hearing loss in this week's research roundup.
Published on Nov 15, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Calling all academic researchers, students, and community-based organizations/community groups to partner up at Community-Driven Research Day.
Published on Oct 24, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
CHOP researchers and innovators now have the opportunity to connect with Penn Medicine and Engineering through the newly launched Center for Health, Devices, and Technology
Published on Oct 20, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
At Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, our investigators are continuously helping to develop evidence-based technology that will improve the way we care for and protect children's health.
Published on Oct 16, 2017 in Press Releases
Flaura Koplin Winston, MD, PhD, Scientific Director and founder of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania was elected into…
Published on Oct 13, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
If you glance at a diagram of the continuum of translational research, the arrows point orderly to five phases — from basic research to improving population health.
Published on Sep 8, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
September marks National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and this year at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we kick-started the commemorative period on the heels of exciting news about breakthroughs in pediatric cancer immunotherapy research.
Published on Aug 11, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Ear infections, e-cigarettes, and exciting collaborations, oh my! In this week's research news roundup, we followed the trails of our clinicians and investigators as they used expertise and evidence to weigh in on mainstream health issues. From how to design safer seats and…
Published on Aug 8, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Self-driving cars are speedily racing toward becoming an everyday reality, with Congress considering recently introduced bills that would allow the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to oversee the deployment of autonomous vehicles on public roads, pre-…
Published on Aug 4, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Don't let those crisp, white lab coats fool you. While researchers share the ultimate goal of reaching new findings that can advance the best possible medical care, they aren't all the same. Each investigator has a highly specialized knowledge base that is constantly…
Published on Jul 13, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
CAR T-cell therapy tops this week's research roundup, with news about the experimental immunotherapy designed to re-engineer a patient's cells to fight cancer making late-breaking and captivating headlines across the nation.
Published on Jun 30, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Every good researcher needs a sturdy set of tools: Whether it's a new technology that drives efficiency, the financial support that accompanies an award, or simple advice from a research mentor, all of these resources make collective breakthroughs possible.
Published on Jun 26, 2017 in Press Releases
A new study from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has demonstrated the utility and effectiveness of electronic health record (EHR)-based clinical decision support tools to improve clinician behaviors around…
Published on Jun 16, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Rounding out a week of soaring temperatures and some exciting research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we bring you this week's headline highlights, including last Friday's fun-filled Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation kickoff event, a series of CHOP…
Published on Jun 12, 2017 in Press Releases
Adolescent drivers with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a 36 percent higher crash risk than other newly licensed teens.
Published on Jun 8, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
The Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a standout example of how our research is taking hold in communities, and now the entire country knows more about it after a live broadcast by “Good Morning America” at our Karabots Pediatric…
Published on Jun 2, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Onwards and upwards: Last week's grand opening of the new Roberts Center for Pediatric Research coincided with a series of exciting news that suggest breakthroughs are on the horizon, and also give us a sense of how far research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia…
Published on May 19, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Our latest research news roundup carries a hint of summer and exciting new beginnings: As more than 70 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia experts traveled to sunny California for the annual Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting, back at home, sports medicine research…
Published on May 15, 2017 in Press Releases
CHOP and Penn Kick off NIH-Funded Research to Enhance Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Concussion in Youths
Published on May 9, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Synapses were firing throughout the conference room in the Colket Translational Research Building as attendees at the 2017 Research Institute Scientific Symposium held May 2 learned about their colleagues' intriguing research endeavors. The four sessions' themes…
Published on May 5, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
A march, a medal, and a media blitz: In this week's research news, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia investigators made their mark in the history of progressive science in big, bold ways.
Published on May 3, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Our researchers whose work is at the cross section between injury and neurodevelopmental or intellectual disabilities have a unique vantage point when studying the driving safety of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Research Institute is home to two of the…
Published on Apr 25, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
One in three adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) acquires an intermediate driver's license, and the majority does so in their 17th year. An intermediate license permits drivers to travel with restrictions, such as driving curfews and limits on the number of…
Published on Apr 11, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
A familiar face around Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Research Institute, we are thrilled to announce that Flaura Winston, MD, founder and scientific director of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention, was the recent recipient of two Healthcare Awards…
Published on Apr 11, 2017 in Press Releases
First Large-Scale Study on Driving Outcomes among Adolescents with ASD Suggests Families' Decision to Drive Occurs before Learner's Permit
Published on Mar 21, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Editor's Note: View the original blog post here, and click here and here to learn more about CHOP's approach to trauma-informed care training. Over the past few years, VPI@CHOP has implemented trauma-informed care (TIC) training across the CHOP organization using a…
Published on Feb 24, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
This week's In the News highlights remind us of one of our favorite quotes from Helen Keller: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Read on to see how researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are working with different groups…
Published on Feb 10, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
We've had a flurry of activity this week at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, including our first snowstorm of the year. In between shoveling, we took a few minutes to dig into the latest research news.
Published on Jan 13, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
The year is off to a great start, with plenty of research news to report. This biweekly installment of In the News describes a new study in the emerging field of lymphatics, shares an editorial on advancements in neonatology, and highlights research to keep teen drivers safe.
Published on Dec 22, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
Editor's Note: This blog originally appeared on the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia blog. View the original blog post here.
Published on Nov 11, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
It has been a whirlwind week for most Americans, so if you need to break away from political news to catch up with your science news, you've come to the right place. This installment of In the News starts with an important study for patients with rare primary…
Published on Oct 28, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
Although October is just ending, we're already looking ahead to the New Year in this week's installment of In the News.
Published on Oct 19, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
As you're driving down the expressway, your cell phone pings, and you glance down at an incoming text message from your best friend. Next thing you know, your car slams the guardrail. The crash leaves you with a severe concussion and a serious lesson learned about…
Published on Oct 14, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
Research at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia reaches all corners of the world. This week's In the News takes us on the road with new teen driving safety research findings. Next, we visit school cafeterias for National School Lunch Week. And then we're off…
Published on Sep 16, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
Many scientific endeavors take place quietly behind laboratory walls, but this week's In the News items are worth shouting about. A genomics expert will share his insights about CHOP's precision medicine experience at the inaugural Advances in Genome Biology and…
Published on Sep 2, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
This week's In the News roundup takes science at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to new elevations, including a stellar donation by the Eagles Charitable Foundation to support autism research.
Published on Aug 23, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
By Bryan A. Wolf, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer and Director of the Research Institute
As the summer comes to a close and children prepare to head back to school, it is an opportunity for us all to sit up straight and study up on the value of the work that we do as…
As the summer comes to a close and children prepare to head back to school, it is an opportunity for us all to sit up straight and study up on the value of the work that we do as…
Published on Aug 19, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
Research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia touches all aspects of our lives - including our favorite furry friends - as this week's news roundup shows. Find out why a pediatric critical care expert thinks it's valuable for pet owners, even those who aren…
Published on Aug 16, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
Flaura Winston, MD, PhD, is a physician scientist on a mission. As scientific director and founder of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of…
Published on Jul 15, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
Some people slow down in summer, but here at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, hot weather is no impediment to making research advances. This week, our roundup of CHOP research in the news covers a broad range of them.
Published on Jun 3, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
If you’re among those of us who keeping mixing up your workdays following the holiday, yes, it’s already Friday. And you’re just in time for our weekly In the News highlights.
Published on May 27, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
Welcome back to another weekly roundup of research news from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia! As we head into Memorial Day weekend in the U.S. and the informal start to summer, let’s begin with news this week that resonates with some of the things we love about summer.
Published on May 17, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
What happens when you combine curiosity, families, and science and technology? You’d know the answer to that question and lots more if you attended the Philadelphia Science Festival, a massive science carnival held over nine days featuring hands-on experiments and demonstrations…
Published on Apr 22, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s In the News tackles some risky business, from youth violence, to novice drivers, and the relationship between obesity in adolescence and sexual behavior. Read on to find out how researchers are exploring new approaches to these complex issues.
Published on Apr 12, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
No teenager wants to trade the sweaty palms and fluttering heartbeats that come with a first date or romantic relationship for real dread, fear, or even injury from dating violence. But it is a sad fact that emotional abuse, physical violence, and sexual violence do occur among…
Published on Jan 29, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
Violence against children has reached an epidemic level globally, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics and reported by CBS News.
Published on Dec 2, 2015 in Cornerstone Blog
Relational aggression, such as using gossip and social exclusion to harm others, is all too common among preadolescent and adolescent girls. A new study from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia suggests that educational interventions including problem-solving skills and…
Published on Nov 25, 2015 in Cornerstone Blog
In the 10 years that the Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies (CChIPS) has been on the road to improving child safety, the unique collaboration between industry members, academia, and government has reached many milestones, which are being celebrated with a special…
Published on Oct 30, 2015 in Cornerstone Blog
Diagnostic Driving, a startup company spun out from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, has spent the past several months accelerating from an idea based on teen driver safety research into a thoroughly researched, successfully piloted business model for…
Published on Oct 6, 2015 in Cornerstone Blog
Recognizing a concussion oftentimes is not crystal clear for clinicians. A young patient with a head injury may report experiencing common concussion symptoms, and yet results from a standard physical exam seem normal.
Published on Sep 24, 2015 in Cornerstone Blog
Flaura Winston, MD, PhD, scientific director and founder of the Hospital’s Center for Injury Research and Prevention, weighs in on why injury prevention cannot use a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
Published on Jun 25, 2015 in Cornerstone Blog
Millions of children will likely experience some kind of unexpected traumatic event, from car crashes to natural disasters to medical emergencies. Many will struggle with psychological challenges during recovery, and parents and physicians may not know how to help them cope…
Published on Jun 10, 2015 in Cornerstone Blog
Many newly licensed teen drivers do not know how to drive, according to a study by researchers at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) and the University of Pennsylvania.
Published on Apr 23, 2015 in Cornerstone Blog
Two undergraduate engineers from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) were recently honored during CHOP Research Poster Day.
Published on Apr 14, 2015 in Cornerstone Blog
Teen driver safety researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at CHOP are studying common scenarios that involve serious hazards of distracted driving and how they affect novice drivers’ performance.
Published on Apr 13, 2015 in Cornerstone Blog
Flaura Winston, MD, PhD spoke to Ireland’s national broadcaster RTE Radio about a series of meetings at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland on preventing teen accidents and driving safety.
Published on Jan 9, 2015 in Cornerstone Blog
Two studies cited by the Wall Street Journal article were led by CIRP experts. In August, JAMA Pediatrics published a study authored by Jessica Mirman, PhD, that examined the effectiveness of the web-based Teen Driving Plan (TDP) tool in improving teen driving
Published on Nov 24, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
Teen driving safety researchers suspect there is a surprising lack of rigorous scientific studies focusing on teen drivers with ADHD, according to Allison Curry, PhD, at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Published on Nov 7, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
A new study from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention provides evidence that New Jersey’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) decal provision is associated with a sustained decline in crash rates among provisional teen drivers.
Published on Oct 15, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
Drivers who turn the key of the driving simulator at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute’s Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) quickly become immersed.
Published on Oct 3, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
Per mile driven, teens have three times the fatal crash risk than adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Published on Sep 24, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
“CHOP is at the forefront of teen driver safety research, and it is an amazing place to take these leaps because of our interdisciplinary nature,” Dr. Winston said.
Published on Aug 11, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
A recent event at the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) celebrated the wide-ranging accomplishments of a number of students who have been working with CIRP staff and investigators.
Published on Jul 28, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
The Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) proudly announced the promotion of Kristy Arbogast, PhD, to co-scientific director.
Published on Jun 25, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
When a teen learning to drive sits behind the wheel with sweaty palms, it is often up to the parent to keep their child calm and focused on the road. But how can parents prepare to steer these driving lessons in the right direction?
Published on Jun 17, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
Few healthcare issues reach the presidential podium and ESPN headlines, but the topic of sports-related concussions in youth scored both, gaining momentum as a national priority.
Published on Jun 4, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
Experts at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia launched a new Spanish website, AfterTheInjury.org/es, to help Spanish-speaking parents help their children recover after an injury.
Published on May 16, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia launched the Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI) in January, which is taking a hospital-wide, multidisciplinary approach to curb youth violence in all forms.
Published on May 2, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP) provides full-time mentored research experience to future leaders in the biomedical sciences, with a special emphasis on advancing laboratory, clinical, behavioral, and translational pediatric research.
Published on Apr 9, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
The work of Children’s Hospital’s Dennis Durbin, MD, MSCE, scientific director of CHOP’s Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP), figured prominently in a recently published Atlantic article on teen drivers and distracted driving.
Published on Mar 21, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Christina L. Master, MD, was recently interviewed on Fox 29’s Good Day Philadelphia during a segment about sports injuries and concussion.
Published on Mar 4, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
In an example of how many CHOP researchers’ work isn’t confined to the laboratory, Children’s Hospital Neuroscientist Akiva S. Cohen, PhD, recently traveled to Washington, DC to discuss concussion treatment strategies and to advocate for increased federal support for concussion…
Published on Feb 27, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
Since September, a Children’s Hospital team composed of researchers and educational facilitators has been working with 4th and 5th grade students and their teachers from Childs Elementary School (located in South Philadelphia’s Point Breeze section) on a classroom-based anti-…
Published on Feb 4, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
A series of blog posts on driving safety for teens grabbed the attention of editors at the Philadelphia Inquirer’s online news source Philly.com and gave researchers at CHOP’s Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) a new opportunity to highlight their work and provide…
Published on Jan 30, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
Reaching out across the globe to advance traumatic stress research and practice is a top goal that CHOP’s Nancy Kassam-Adams, PhD plans to accomplish as the new president of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS).
Published on Jan 23, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
Since September, a Children's Hospital team composed of researchers and educational facilitators has been working with 4th and 5th grade students and their teachers from Childs Elementary School (located in South Philadelphia's Point Breeze section) on a classroom-…
Published on Jan 3, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
The Internet and mobile technology have prompted a new generation of digital health interventions that leverage websites and mobile apps to promote positive health behavior change. It is estimated that more than 40,000 mobile health apps are available for download on mobile…
Published on Dec 14, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
A year ago, the nation - and indeed the world - was shocked by the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., that claimed the lives of 26 people, 20 of whom were children. Although never far from our thoughts, today we are taking a moment to remember…
Published on Nov 25, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
Most severely injured children experience improved cognitive function while they are in inpatient rehabilitation. However, researchers from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have found that those with traumatic brain injury, or TBI, were discharged with significant…
Published on Nov 14, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
A recent trade mission to Israel led by Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter has led to a new research agreement between The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Drexel University, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The partnership will be focused on pediatric…
Published on Nov 13, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
Today on The Huffington Post, CHOP injury prevention expert Flaura K. Winston, MD, PhD, writes about how distracted driving — like texting — can rob drivers of an all-important “time cushion” to avoid crashes. “Driving experts know it takes only three seconds of attentive…
Published on Oct 31, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
An extensive report on sports-related concussions in children and teens that found helmets do not prevent concussions.
Yesterday, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council released an extensive report on sports-related concussions in…
Yesterday, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council released an extensive report on sports-related concussions in…
Published on Oct 25, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
Nancy Kassam-Adams, PhD, of the Hospital's Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP), was featured in a recent New York Times Blog Post focusing on post-traumatic stress in children and parents after the child's sustained an injury. In an article published in…
Published on Sep 17, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
The Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) recently shared the amazing story of a student who swam across the English Channel to benefit CHOP’s Violence Intervention Program (VIP). In mid-August Ika Kovacikova, who in 2012 took part in CIRP’s Research Experiences for…
Published on Aug 20, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
There is convincing evidence that individuals‚ including teens‚ with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at heightened risk for unsafe driving behaviors. Despite a "perfect storm" of inexperience, adolescence, and ADHD that increases crash risk, only…
Published on Aug 1, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
Signed into law by President Obama in March 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — popularly known as “Obamacare” — contains a number of provisions designed to expand health insurance coverage. Among these is the section of the law allowing children to stay on…
Published on Jul 9, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
What really goes on in the heads of teenagers? Generations of parents have asked that question, but researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at CHOP are studying one important aspect of it literally: What happens when a teenager gets a concussion?
Published on Jul 1, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
As one of the premier pediatric research institutions in the country, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute has long been committed to education and to training the next generation of pediatric pioneers. CHOP Research offers educational programs at all…
Published on Jun 17, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
For many teens, summer is just getting underway. But increased time spent outdoors also comes with increased safety concerns: Sun exposure, swimming, biking, and hiking can all increase the risk of various adolescent injuries.
Published on May 28, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States, with teen drivers ages 16 to 19 three times more likely than drivers ages 20 and older to be in a fatal crash per mile driven. For several years, the Teen Driver Safety Research team at the Center for…
Published on May 14, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for children older than 4 years and resulted in 952 fatalities in 2010 for children age 15 and younger. Children and adolescents are the most common occupants in the rear seat of passenger vehicles, and a new research…
Published on Apr 17, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
In a very timely post, new on the Center for Injury Research and Prevention's Research in Action blog is an article about helping children cope with traumatic events in the news. Flaura K. Winston, MD, PhD, the Center's scientific director and founder, outlines a few…
Published on Apr 9, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
A new report on teen driver safety from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm® shows encouraging trends among teen passengers. The report shows that teen passenger fatalities declined 30 percent in crashes involving teen drivers, most teen passengers “…
Published on Mar 18, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
New on the Center for Injury Research and Prevention's (CIRP) blog Research in Action are two stories that touch on a tragic topic: children and teenagers being injured in car crashes.
Published on Feb 28, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
Those of us here at Cornerstone are excited to welcome another member of the CHOP family to the blogosphere: the Center for Injury Research and Prevention has launched a new blog! Research in Action will feature news and commentary on the important work being done at the Center…
Published on Jan 23, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
Pop quiz: what looks like a stuffed gray and red tube sock, is soft and huggable, has a zipper for a mouth, and can help comfort children with cancer? It's Cellie! To be more specific, it's the Cellie Cancer Coping Kit, a tool designed by Children's Hospital of…
Published on Dec 27, 2012 in Cornerstone Blog
A study of physicians' knowledge of and attitudes toward concussion management practices points to the need for improved concussion-specific training and infrastructure to support optimal patient care. The findings, recently published online in Pediatrics, led The Children…
Published on Dec 12, 2012 in Cornerstone Blog
The holiday season is once again upon us! While it's a time for family and friends to gather, indulge in traditions, and celebrate this season of giving, it's also hard to believe another year has passed.